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  • Have you guys really not got anything better to do on a Sunday night?
    I have to go back to school tomorrow...so for the first time in six weeks I have to stay sober

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  • Doug said:
    Playing mine into some Dirty Shirley and Victory V50 profiles on the Kemper and just wow! I love this guitar.

    It just oozes vintage and classic rock/blues. I can't believe how different it is from my 2017 Standard, they're honestly like two opposite ends of the spectrum, which is obviously great for me.

    Excuse the ugly join line on the Standard ;-)


    + the Fat, poorly proportioned/shaped headstock that appears on all the recent USA lines. Bring back the 2002 shaped ones on the USA lines  your R8 looks bloody lovely btw.
    Yeah you're right, the whole thing just makes me sick ;-)

    And yep the R8 is a beauty, thank you :-)
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  • RabsRabs Frets: 2517
    edited September 2018 tFB Trader
    WezV said:
    Rabs said:

    Join lines are odd.. Ive never really looked hard at it before..

    You can see it from one angle and not another

    From one angle you are seeing Light not reflecting from the  ends of the wood cells  (dark). From the other you are seeing light reflecting from  the sides of those cells  (light).  As you move the guitar the amount of reflection you see changes.  

    This is what makes rift sawn tops look two tone from certain angles and wood figuring look so dynamic in real life.

    But you really should have linked to the half and half in your post.  That would have been funnier

    Haha damn a missed opportunity ...  yeah I get all that...  Its just odd ive never really though about it much or looked closely.... I guess cos it doesn't really matter in any way shape or form 
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  • Jonathanthomas83Jonathanthomas83 Frets: 3432
    edited September 2018
    hyperben said:
    hyperben said:
    It is possible GG would’ve take a lower price if no interest free finance was taken. They offered me one of their R9s for £3300 if bought outright compared to the £3499 on 0%. Perhaps they did the same for this guy with this R8.
    Given the rate they were flying off the shelves, I doubt they'd have offered a discount. Didn't someone on here buy two? 
    Someone even bought 3. And according to that poll someone else bought 4 and another bought 8!? Not sure everyone told the truth on that poll.
    Yep, lots of pissing about. Shame. Was hoping to use it as a basis for a decent blog post. Pricks.

    Edit: sincerest thanks to those who filled it in properly though 
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  • @Jonathanthomas83 ...if I filled it out properly, but I'm still a bit of a prick...do I still get the thanks? 

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  • VoxmanVoxman Frets: 4400
    edited September 2018
    terada said:
    Well I ended up taking my one back. The one I got looked and played superb, but was a little darker than I was hoping with my set up. Bet it would have sounded great through a silver or blackface fender.

    @terada that's obviously a little disappointing, as it looks a very nice guitar.  But out of interest, what's the deal with Peach on returns (was it bought in store or on-line?) - and what's your set-up that you felt it didn't fit in with?
    I started out with nothing..... but I've still got most of it left (Seasick Steve)
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  • BloodEagleBloodEagle Frets: 5307
    edited September 2018
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace    TRIGGER WARNING:ITS A JOKE 
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  • VoxmanVoxman Frets: 4400
    edited September 2018
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    No probs, I'll get the wife to buy it for me and return it...she has no balls to kick.  Hold on, what am I saying? She's got more balls than I have!vrolijk_1 lolk 
    I started out with nothing..... but I've still got most of it left (Seasick Steve)
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  • Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Eh? 
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  • Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Eh? 
    Eh... indeed.
    Not sure why anybody would post something like that.
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  • teradaterada Frets: 5113
    edited September 2018
    Voxman said:
    terada said:
    Well I ended up taking my one back. The one I got looked and played superb, but was a little darker than I was hoping with my set up. Bet it would have sounded great through a silver or blackface fender.

    @terada that's obviously a little disappointing, as it looks a very nice guitar.  But out of interest, what's the deal with Peach on returns (was it bought in store or on-line?) - and what's your set-up that you felt it didn't fit in with?
    @Voxman Peach were very easy about the return. I bought online and had it delivered, but happened to be driving near Colchester today so actually took it back in person. They had a quick look over it and then sorted the refund. I think for the R8's they're not really bothered as they know it will sell immediately anyway.

    It played incredibly smoothly, but I found it too dark compared to my other R8.

    My rig is a 50watt handwired Orange into a 2x12 with vintage 30s, which I use for both gigging and home practice (weird but it has an excellent master volume). Through this I found the 2017 about as dark on the bridge as the 2014 in the middle position. Acoustically my 2014 was also a lot louder with more overtones. I found to get enough brightness out of the rig with the 2017 I had to turn up much louder than usual, which while fine for rehearsing and gigging, isn't going to cut it for home use.

    I think if I were using a Princeton or deluxe it would be a pretty perfect match - taming all of that piercing treble, but for my set up I found my current R8 to be better suited.

    That said I have put a deposit on @hyperben 's return at GG in Epsom, hopefully that one will do the trick! This time I'll try it in the store though, and will take along my 2014 for comparison.
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  • teradaterada Frets: 5113
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Can you elaborate ? I found it very easy today, but then again they could probably just immediately call up someone on the waitlist and sell it straight away.
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  • terada said:
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Can you elaborate ? I found it very easy today, but then again they could probably just immediately call up someone on the waitlist and sell it straight away.
    Sometimes customers get a little confused between distance selling regulations and in store purchases. 
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  • mortmort Frets: 709
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Go home, you’re drunk.......
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  • teradaterada Frets: 5113
    Have you guys really not got anything better to do on a Sunday night?
    Absolutely not!  :o

    But you're here too  ;)
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  • hyperbenhyperben Frets: 1399
    Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    I'm sorry but this is utter rubbish. Peach customer service is outstanding. I've had more than one personal experience of returning items to them and have had zero issues. On the contrary, they have been very understanding as they know its difficult when buying online, especially with guitars as it's near impossible to know for sure until you're actually holding the instrument in your own hands. They do everything they can to help with photographs, weights etc. so you're making as much of an informed decision as you can, but they still know it won't always work out. Totally different kettle of fish if you're buying in store as you obviously do get to try before you buy.
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  • Apparently Peach have a clause in their returns policy which gives them the legal right to deliver a sharp kick in the balls to anyone who returns to them a guitar for any reason other than it being faulty or damaged- so hows that for the supposedly "great Peach customer service" then?! Absolute drisgace
    Think he’s having a laugh. Hasn’t really come across well though.

    Not sure if it’s sarcasm or not but if it is a  ;) would get the point across.

    If not... who knows what the fuck it’s all about!
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  • FortheloveofguitarFortheloveofguitar Frets: 4108
    edited September 2018
    Isn’t there a 10% restocking charge or similar?

    I think that’s perfectly fair if you’ve changed your mind or buyers remorse and there’s actually fuck all wrong with the item itself damage wise or faulty 

    Im talking online sales here not in store 
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  • robertyroberty Frets: 10231
    Isn’t there a 10% restocking charge or similar?

    I think that’s perfectly fair if you’ve changed your mind or buyers remorse and there’s actually fuck all wrong with the item itself damage wise or faulty 

    Im talking online sales here not in store 
    They're not a charity innit
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  • sweepysweepy Frets: 4005
    terada said:
    Have you guys really not got anything better to do on a Sunday night?
    Absolutely not!  :o

    But you're here too  ;)
    Well, I’m at work till 7am, something has to keep me awake
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  • hyperbenhyperben Frets: 1399
    edited September 2018
    Isn’t there a 10% restocking charge or similar?

    I think that’s perfectly fair if you’ve changed your mind or buyers remorse and there’s actually fuck all wrong with the item itself damage wise or faulty 

    Im talking online sales here not in store 
    Consumer contracts regulations means that restocking charges are not allowed. It’s all here:

    https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/distance-selling-regulations

    https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-contracts-regulations
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  • @Jonathanthomas83 ...if I filled it out properly, but I'm still a bit of a prick...do I still get the thanks? 
    Yeah of course mate, I have a lot to thank many pricks for.
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  • BloodEagleBloodEagle Frets: 5307
    edited September 2018
    Jesus, it was a joke - not sure how it could possibly be taken seriously. Apologies to @peachguitarsdotcom for any confusion/offence, the rest of you get back to stalking strangers eBay and gumtree activity

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  • HattigolHattigol Frets: 8170
    edited September 2018
    BloodEagle said:i
    Jesus, it was a joke - not sure how it could possibly be taken seriously. Apologies to @peachguitarsdotcom for any confusion/offence, the rest of you get back to stalking strangers eBay and gumtree activity

    In fairness, it had all the essential ingredients of a great joke.

    Except for humour.
    "Anybody can play. The note is only 20%. The attitude of the motherf*cker who plays it is  80%" - Miles Davis
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  • ChalkyChalky Frets: 6460
    Jesus, it was a joke - not sure how it could possibly be taken seriously. Apologies to @peachguitarsdotcom for any confusion/offence, the rest of you get back to stalking strangers eBay and gumtree activity

    Don't give up the day job to become a comedy writer  ;)
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  • A big LOL for you both 
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  • roberty said:
    Isn’t there a 10% restocking charge or similar?

    I think that’s perfectly fair if you’ve changed your mind or buyers remorse and there’s actually fuck all wrong with the item itself damage wise or faulty 

    Im talking online sales here not in store 
    They're not a charity innit
    It's weird I seem to recall a shit load of complaining from people on this forum about axerus and hotrox doing this exact same thing.
    The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
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  • mortmort Frets: 709
    To be fair, @BloodEagle did make me actually look at the returns T&Cs (which I hadn't done, silly me) .............
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  • dbphotodbphoto Frets: 716
    edited September 2018
    One rather lightweight Cherry back in stock at the moment, is it the one you returned? @terada ;

    http://www.peachguitars.com/brands/gibson-58-les-paul-limited-run/gibson-custom-58-les-paul-ltd-run-washed-cherry-vos-87340.htm
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  • TwinfanTwinfan Frets: 1624
    edited September 2018
    8lbs 10oz isn't lightweight, it's medium I'd say 
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